Why Family Court Reform Can’t Keep Reporters in the Room
Family court coverage suffers due to journalists facing intense hostility from both institutions and advocates, leading to attrition. Reporting challenges, such as sealed records and backlash, discourage continued coverage. Advocates' demands for…
Ohio Family Court Scandal Deepens Trust Crisis in Domestic Relations System
Leslie Ann Celebrezze, a judge in Ohio, resigned after facing felony charges for tampering with court records to assign lucrative divorce cases to herself. This scandal highlights severe issues of favoritism and conflicts of interest in family courts,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 26, 2025
Official San Diego CAD logs for the May 1 and September 4, 2025 incidents classify them as civil assists with no criminal implications. Despite Los Angeles County filing kidnapping charges against Giselle Smiel, San Diego's records confirm no crime…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — November 13, 2025
On November 13, 2025, North County Dispatch JPA confirmed no 911 emergency calls or responses regarding a purported juvenile distress incident on September 4 near South Twin Oaks Valley. This finding contradicts claims of multiple calls and an urgent…
When the Media Becomes the Judge: Custody Narratives in the Public Eye
Michael Phillips discusses the impact of media coverage on custody battles, emphasizing how public opinion often replaces legal judgments. Headlines simplify complex narratives, leading to misinformation and biased perceptions. The author calls for…
The Moral Economy of Neglect: How Maryland’s “Compassionate Governance” Betrays Its Foster Children
Maryland's foster-care system is under scrutiny following the death of Kanaiyah Ward, highlighting systemic failures and racial inequities. An audit revealed neglect and unsafe placements, particularly affecting Black children, while the state's reliance…